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The ASUS VG23AH Monitor is clearly designed to deal with 3D content and in this regard it is a complete success and one of the finest 3D monitors I have tested. With the proprietary Asus FPR glasses, high definition games and movies really do come to life. I thoroughly enjoyed gaming with this screen, especially as I didn't have to deal with any annoying flicker either.
If you are looking for a computer screen just for 3D entertainment then this would easily score 9 out of 10 and we could end the review on a very happy, positive note.
Unfortunately, it isn't that straightforward as I was not completely enamored with the standard 2D prowess of the panel.
On a positive note, the viewing angles are just as good as the PA248Q which I reviewed a couple of weeks ago, however the panel consistency is not in the same class. Black Definition across the full width of the panel highlights a moderate amount of shift, especially in the corners.
This is particularly noticeable with science fiction material or media that is shot at night, with dusky, moody lighting. If, like me, you are anal retentive then you may want to look elsewhere as I was spending a large portion of time analysing the issues.
Once I find a weakness with a screen my eyes tend to focus on it, almost completely. I found myself looking for panel inconsistencies when viewing high definition movies and it ended up rather distracting and detrimental to my enjoyment.
Additionally, the appearance of the screen is rather unimaginative …. porky, not voluptuous by design. The menu panel at the bottom of the screen is also poorly designed requiring too much vertical force to actuate, often lifting the screen from the table top.
You can pick up this screen from Amazon for £246.18 inc vat.
Pros:
- fantastic 3D qualities.
- reasonable pricing.
- great for gaming.
- excellent power consumption.
- we love the Asus FPR glasses.
Cons:
- 2D aspects aren't inspiring.
- some backlighting concerns.
- ugly design.
- The selection panel at the bottom of the screen could be better.
- No HDMI cable supplied, just VGA.
- No DisplayPort.
Kitguru says: If you want a new screen for 3D gaming, then this should be shortlisted. We have some concerns however which stop it from scoring higher.
